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New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024

PAK vs NZ: Michael Bracewell-led New Zealand beat Babar Azam's Pakistan in a last-ball thriller in the fourth T20I to take a 2-1 lead in the series.

New Zealand players celebrate Babar Azam's wicket (Getty Images)

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Babar Azam fails as New Zealand stun Pakistan despite Fakhar Zaman's fifty to win 4th T20I by 4 runs and take 2-1 lead

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has ruled out star players Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Irfan Khan from remaining matches of the T20I series against New Zealand.

Pakistan cricket team during practice session (Getty)

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Big Blow to Pakistan after 3rd T20I loss, PCB rules out two big stars for remainder of New Zealand series

Pakistan's star wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan has likely picked up a hamstring injury which might force him to miss out on the England and New Zealand series.

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Big Blow to Pakistan ahead of T20 World Cup 2024, Mohammad Rizwan likely to miss New Zealand and England Series due to injury - Report

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan does not feel the New Zealand team is a weaker side with big names missing. He calls for improvement ahead of fourth T20I.

Shadab Khan in the pre-match press conference (Screengrab: X)

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'No surprise in international cricket, nor there is any B or C team': Shadab Khan defends Pakistan for loss to New Zealand's second-string side

Pakistan cricket team will be competing against New Zealand in the fourth T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The series is currently leveled at 1-1.

Mark Chapman playing a shot during 3rd T20I (Getty)

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Azhar Mahmood explained Pakistan's call to pull out Mohammad Rizwan from the 3rd T20I against NZ. He cited concerns about Rizwan's injury and its potential impact on the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup.

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'We don't want him to miss the World Cup': Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood sweats over superstar batter's injury status

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4th T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Babar Azam fails as New Zealand stun Pakistan despite Fakhar Zaman's fifty to win 4th T20I by 4 runs and take 2-1 lead

Match Details

New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2024

Thu 25 April, 20:00:00 IST

Pakistan, who chose to field

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

New Zealand in Pakistan, 5 T20I Series, 2024 On Apr 27

PAK
178/5 (20.0 ov)

NZ
169 (19.2 ov)

Pakistan beat New Zealand by 9 runs

New Zealand in Pakistan, 5 T20I Series, 2024 On Apr 21

PAK
178/4 (20.0 ov)

NZ
179/3 (18.2 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

New Zealand in Pakistan, 5 T20I Series, 2024 On Apr 20

PAK
92/3 (12.1 ov)

NZ
90 (18.1 ov)

Pakistan beat New Zealand by 7 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Faisal Afridi (PAK), Rashid Riaz (PAK) and Asif Yaqoob (PAK)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

Babar Azam fails as New Zealand stun Pakistan despite Fakhar Zaman's fifty to win 4th T20I by 4 runs and take 2-1 lead

Big Blow to Pakistan after 3rd T20I loss, PCB rules out two big stars for remainder of New Zealand series

Big Blow to Pakistan ahead of T20 World Cup 2024, Mohammad Rizwan likely to miss New Zealand and England Series due to injury - Report

'No surprise in international cricket, nor there is any B or C team': Shadab Khan defends Pakistan for loss to New Zealand's second-string side

PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th T20I match online in India? Know all details here

'We don't want him to miss the World Cup': Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood sweats over superstar batter's injury status

Pakistan vs New Zealand Match Stats

4th T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Babar Azam fails as New Zealand stun Pakistan despite Fakhar Zaman's fifty to win 4th T20I by 4 runs and take 2-1 lead

Match Details

New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2024

Thu 25 April, 20:00:00 IST

Pakistan, who chose to field

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

New Zealand in Pakistan, 5 T20I Series, 2024 On Apr 27

PAK178/5 (20.0 ov)

NZ169 (19.2 ov)

Pakistan beat New Zealand by 9 runs

New Zealand in Pakistan, 5 T20I Series, 2024 On Apr 21

PAK178/4 (20.0 ov)

NZ179/3 (18.2 ov)

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

New Zealand in Pakistan, 5 T20I Series, 2024 On Apr 20

PAK92/3 (12.1 ov)

NZ90 (18.1 ov)

Pakistan beat New Zealand by 7 wickets

Umpires

UmpireFaisal Afridi (PAK), Rashid Riaz (PAK) and Asif Yaqoob (PAK)

RefereeAndy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

Babar Azam fails as New Zealand stun Pakistan despite Fakhar Zaman's fifty to win 4th T20I by 4 runs and take 2-1 lead

Big Blow to Pakistan after 3rd T20I loss, PCB rules out two big stars for remainder of New Zealand series

Big Blow to Pakistan ahead of T20 World Cup 2024, Mohammad Rizwan likely to miss New Zealand and England Series due to injury - Report

'No surprise in international cricket, nor there is any B or C team': Shadab Khan defends Pakistan for loss to New Zealand's second-string side

PAK vs NZ 4th T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th T20I match online in India? Know all details here

'We don't want him to miss the World Cup': Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood sweats over superstar batter's injury status

PAK
178/5 (20.0 ov)

NZ
169 (19.2 ov)

PAK
178/4 (20.0 ov)

NZ
179/3 (18.2 ov)

PAK
92/3 (12.1 ov)

NZ
90 (18.1 ov)

Umpire
Faisal Afridi (PAK), Rashid Riaz (PAK) and Asif Yaqoob (PAK)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)